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Glycon of Croton

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Glycon of Croton was an ancient Greek athlete listed by Eusebius of Caesarea as a victor in the stadion race of the 48th Olympiad (588 BC).[1] He was the first winner from Magna Graecia. Pausanias relates his name as Glaukias.[2]

References

  1. ^ Eusebius of Caesarea, Chronicle [1].
  2. ^ Pausanias 10,7,4

See also

Olympic winners of the Stadion race

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